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GRE Frequent - Set 10

(30 words)
WordPOSDefinition
acumen
noun
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions
antithesis
noun
A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
ascribe
verb
To attribute something to a cause or source
befuddled
adj.
Confused or unable to think clearly
eschew
verb
To deliberately avoid or abstain from
esoteric
adj.
Intended for or understood by only a small group with specialized knowledge
evasive
adj.
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding indirectly.
exculpate
verb
To clear from alleged fault or guilt
expedite
verb
To speed up a process or action
fastidious
adj.
Very attentive to detail and accuracy
feign
verb
To pretend to be affected by something
furtive
adj.
Done in a secretive or stealthy way to avoid being noticed.
hamper
verb
To hinder or impede the movement or progress of something.
indispensable
adj.
Absolutely necessary or essential
lament
verb
To express sorrow or regret
myopic
adj.
Lacking foresight or insight
nonchalant
adj.
Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed
partial
adj.
Not complete or whole
pensive
adj.
Engaged in deep or serious thought
portend
verb
To be a sign or warning of a future event
provincial
adj.
Relating to a province or rural areas
rudimentary
adj.
Basic; not advanced
salutary
adj.
Producing a beneficial effect
sever
verb
To cut off or apart
slight
adj.
Small in degree; inconsiderable.
somnolent
adj.
Sleepy or drowsy
stoic
adj.
Enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining
supersede
verb
To take the place of something that is considered old or no longer useful
tout
verb
To publicly praise or promote
wane
verb
To decrease in size, extent, or degree